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What are the crime rate and median income in Fullerton, CA?
FBI figures for 2025 show 3.8 violent crimes per 1,000 people in Fullerton, 12% lower than the rate across California (4.3). Its median household earns $104,286 and the median home value is $902,600. About 140,968 people live in Fullerton.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Fullerton?
In 2025 the Fullerton Police Department reported 529 violent crimes to the FBI, which works out to 3.8 per 1,000 people. That is 12% lower than the California rate (4.3), and 16% higher than the national rate (3.3). Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 2,389 (17.2 per 1,000 residents). Compared with 2022, when 551 were reported, the count is down 4%.
| Offense (2025) | Fullerton count | Per 1,000 | California per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 529 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.00 | 0.03 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 63 | 0.45 | 0.33 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 100 | 0.72 | 0.95 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 366 | 2.6 | 3.0 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 2,389 | 17.2 | 17.9 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 332 | 2.4 | 2.8 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,836 | 13.2 | 12.0 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 221 | 1.6 | 3.2 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Fullerton changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | not reported in full | – | – |
| 2022 | 551 | 3,730 | 1 |
| 2023 | 600 | 3,283 | 0 |
| 2024 | 627 | 2,794 | 1 |
| 2025 | 529 | 2,389 | 0 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Fullerton Police Department's own reports.
How does Fullerton compare with California?
Households in Fullerton have a median income of $104,286 (California: $99,122). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $902,600, and half of renters pay more than $2,194 a month. About 140,968 people live on 22 square miles of land, roughly 6,288 per square mile. The city lies in Orange County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Fullerton | California | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 140,968 | 39,287,377 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $104,286 | $99,122 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $902,600 | $734,700 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $2,194 | $2,036 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 6.3% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 12.3% | 12.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 43.5% | 37.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 51.8% | 55.9% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 36.9 | 37.9 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Fullerton?
EPA lists 2 active Superfund sites (final or proposed) in Fullerton: Mccoll and Orange County North Basin. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
The National Inventory of Dams lists 3 high-hazard dams in Fullerton. Tallest on the list: Brea Dam (87 ft) and Brea Dam - Saddle Dike 1 (87 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Orange County as “Very High”. The hazards rated highest here are river flooding (Very High), earthquakes (Very High), wildfire (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Fullerton?
No highway work zones were listed in Fullerton city limits in the October 11, 2026 state feed. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Fullerton?
Inside the city limits there are 26 public schools (2024-25) and 9 private schools (2023-24). 7 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 4 state parks or recreation areas: Bolsa Chica State Beach, Chino Hills State Park, Huntington State Beach and Pío Pico State Historic Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Fullerton
Gun shops
No gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Fullerton city limits. There are 2 licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown).
Liquor stores
27 liquor stores are on the map inside the Fullerton city limits: 333 Drive Thru Liquor (Fullerton), 7 Eleven (Fullerton), Bobs Liquor INC (Fullerton), Campus Liquor (Fullerton), Crown Liquor (Fullerton), Fiesta Liquor & Mart (Fullerton), Five Stars Liquor (Fullerton), Fullerton Liquor LLC (Fullerton) and 19 more.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Fullerton city limits on the map.
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Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Fullerton?
In 2025, Fullerton had 3.8 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (529 reported), 12% lower than the California rate (4.3). The property-crime rate was 17.2 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Fullerton?
$104,286 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $99,122 for California.
How much do homes cost in Fullerton?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $902,600 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $734,700 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Fullerton?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Orange County as “Very High”. The hazards rated highest here are river flooding (Very High), earthquakes (Very High), wildfire (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
La Habra, CA (3 mi) · Placentia, CA (4 mi) · Buena Park, CA (5 mi) · South Whittier, CA (7 mi) · Garden Grove, CA (8 mi) · Whittier, CA (8 mi)
More: California statewide numbers · county page: Orange County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Fullerton city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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